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Sealing microplates
Sealing microplates
Loading an insert and a microplate
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Before you load an insert or microplate, make sure:
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The PlateLoc Sealer is turned on.
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The air is turned on and the door is open.
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The seal is properly loaded.
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Lab automation systems only. Communication between the controlling computer
and the PlateLoc Sealer is established.
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The sealing parameters are set correctly.
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The PlateLoc Sealer is warmed up or cooled down to the sealing temperature.
Standalone device procedure
To load a microplate and an insert in the standalone device:
1
Place the removable plate stage (1a) on the plate-stage support (1b), as the
following figure shows.
2
Optional. Place the insert (2) on the plate stage.
3
Place the microplate (3) on the insert or plate stage. Make sure the microplate is
level and the microplate skirt is within the raised tabs on the plate stage.
G5585B PlateLocThermal Microplate Sealer Quick Guide
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1a
1b
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